The old school way of detailing is to wash with a corrosive soap that removes existing wax and grime and buffing with a low speed buffer (no chance of burned paint) and a medium grade wax. This will take off most of the dirt but it won't correct all the scratches, swirles or clear coat problems. On the interior the old schoolers will spray a chemical on the inside then wipe down everything with a cheap rag before they apply an oily chemical like armorall which will make it shine nice but the dirt is just covered up.

Here's the "New School" way Trusted Detailing performs a detail:

Hand wash exterior of vehicle with an organic product to remove dirt and grime etc.. We do have a waterless hand wash system that we also use if needed and a mile soap if there is severe old wax build up.

After washing the vehicle we wipe the entire exterior with detailing clay to remove surface containments which began working there way into the paint the day the car came out of the factory. These impurities harden and adhere to your paint surface and can sometimes be very difficult to spot, especially if you wash your car regularly. It is very important that you remove these impurities before they become bigger problems.

Performing the clay bar therapy is remarkably simple but can become tedious and labor intensive if your vehicle is severely contaminated.

The next step is to measure the vehicles clear coat using one of the BESTpaint measuring devices you will ever see. This gage offers extreme accuracy with an instant readout and high resolution. The digital display eliminates guesswork of other devices and its precision is second to none. The PTG-3500 is made of a durable lightweight ABS plastic housing assuring long term durability and maintenance free performance for many years.

If required wet sanding can be done that will level and repair clear coat. Most people don't know that their vehicle will never have a 100% true shine until the clear coat is sanded so it's level.

Wet-sanding levels the paint (and removes orange peel, harsh acidic or alkaline marks, etc) it removes approximately 0.025- 0.003 Mils (a Mil is 1/1000th of an inch) of paint from the vehicle using 2000 grit finishing paper, Bear in mind that a clear coat has a thickness of 1.5 - 2.0 Mils, removing more than 0.3 - 0.5 Mils of clear coat may cause premature paint film failure. As a point of reference a sheet of Saran wrap measures 0.95 Mils.

After the clear coat is corrected we then buff the entire vehicle using high speed buffing machines. Using low speed is the "Old School" way because the detailer may not be professionally trained and low speed buffers prevent them from damaging the paint. The problem with low speed buffers is they won't produce a mirror finish like you see at car shows or on higher end vehicles.

After the vehicle is buffed to perfection it's time for a wax or a sealer. The "Old School" way is to use a wax that has Carnauba. Carnauba Wax is obtained from the leaves of a palm tree known as Copernica Cerifera, which is also referred to as the "Tree of Life". This slow-growing Carnauba palm flourishes in the northeastern regions of Brazil, reaching an average height of 25-35 feet. It proliferates along river banks, streams and damp lowlands. Turtle wax contains about 5% Carnauba and high end waxes contain 30% - 50% Carnauba. If you insist we wax your vehicle we use a 60% Carnauba wax that is superior to all other waxes that we know of but this is "Old School". The best wax will protect a vehicles surface for about 3 months and the shine lasts for a few car washes.

The new school method of protecting a vehicles paint and clear coat, and achieving a glossy mirror finish, is to use a clear coat sealer.

A good sealer offers:

  • Unbeatable gloss, shine, depth, clarity and reflectivity
  • Durability and protection that's out of this world
  • Protection for six months to a year or longer
  • Dirt, Dust and Grime Rolls Right Off
  • More shine as the sealer cures on the paint
What is the difference between a wax and a polish?
Nearly all products on the market are called "wax" or "polish" and contain polishing agents. Polishing agents remove paint and create swirl marks on the painted surface. Fine polishing agents create fine swirl marks and remove less paint. The swirl marks become very visible after the wax wears off. At Trusted Detailing we use the only product in the marketplace that offers long-lasting protection without damaging or removing the clearcoat finish.
 

   

Leading brand (8x magnification) Our Polish (8x magnification)

After a vehicles exterior is completed it's time for the interior. The the "Old Schoolers" will spray a chemical on the inside then wipe down everything with a cheap rag before they apply an oily chemical like armorall which will make it shine nice but the dirt is just covered up.

Cut out the chemicals and the residues they leave behind.

Remember, the sooner you cut out cleaners on your surfaces, the sooner the residues will disappear. Soap residue attracts dirt and your car or other surfaces actually get dirty quicker. There is no purer clean than steam.

At Trusted detailing we strive to use new technologies and as few chemicals as possible. When chemicals are necessary we try to use 100% safe and organic compounds that don't damage your vehicle or our the enviroment.

Therma-Kleen Vapor Steam Cleaner

A 110 volt vapor steam machine that performs like 220 volt or propane! This is THE MOST powerful steamer that runs on 110 volts and is made in the USA! A 340 degree operating temperature at 130 PSI which is the highest in the industry!

We use state of the art Ozone generators to kill all mold, smoke and 99.99% of all odors in your vehicle. One of the major benefits of ozone is its ability to oxidize or purify substances. It is thousands of time faster than chlorine and disinfects 3 to 4 times more efficiently.

Air contaminants can be controlled while staying within the legal limits of 0.04 ppm. Some of the contaminants that can be oxidized and destroyed are: Smoke, mold, mildew, bacteria, V.O.Cs, algae, yeast, urine, fungus, hydrocarbons, The specifications of the machine are as follows: 12 volt DC or 110 volt AC use dimensions: 3.75 W 3.75 H 20 L Ozone production: 185 nm high output UV light generator Warranty: 3 year parts and labor, 1 year on cell On/off 2 hour timer Ozone output: 10 ppm @32cfm
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